Current boss Leonid Slutsky is thought to be fighting to save his job after his side's 0-0 draw at Millwall which leaves them 20th in the Championship.

The Hull Daily Mail report that the club's vice chairman Ehab Allam was in attendance at the New Den and there are increasing concerns over Slutsky’s lack of success following a sequence of just two wins in 13 games.

Former Southampton and Sheffield United boss Nigel Adkins is thought to be the strong favourite to take over.

He is known to be well-liked by the Tigers' board and has seen them play several times this season.

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Adkins has been out of work since May 2016 but was considered for the role of City head coach when Slutsky was appointed in June.

The Bristol Post understands that Adkins' long-term assistant Andy Crobsy was in attendance to watch the Robins in action during their 2-1 defeat to Preston North End - potentially ahead of this weekend's game.